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Resident voices anger over low state test scores; superintendent acknowledges district ranked near bottom and pledges follow‑up

Summers County Board of Education · September 11, 2024
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Summary

During public comment a resident criticized low state assessment results and staffing shortages; in his report the superintendent confirmed the district ranks among the lowest in the state and said staff will present an improvement plan and financial staffing clarifications at the next board meeting.

A resident during public comment told the board the recent state testing results were "not good" and urged immediate action, telling the superintendent, "If we don't get qualified people in here, mister superintendent, it's not gonna get any better." The speaker recounted families moving their children to neighboring districts and said test scores left students unprepared for postsecondary opportunities.

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